labor
Pages
0
Indian factory experiences dangerous worker riots
Jul 20, 2012
Employee riots at India's largest car-maker -- Maruti -- have burned down part of the factory, shut down the plant and killed a human resources manager.
0
What to expect from June jobs report
Jul 5, 2012
Today's job numbers are good, but economists still think tomorrow's will be mediocre.
0
Big labor reels after Scott Walker victory
Jun 6, 2012
Republican Scott Walker won the recall election in Wisconsin yesterday which may have implications for organized labor in other states.
0
Former union leader Andy Stern reacts to Walker victory
Jun 6, 2012
Scott Walker's victory yesterday dealt a blow to organized labor in Wisconsin and may have broader implications nationwide. Andy Stern, former head of the Service Employees International Union, gives us his reaction.
0
How working at home factors into the economy
Apr 12, 2012
The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits jumped last week by 13,000 to 380,000. But what about all those Americans working at home?
0
Foxconn agrees to raise worker wages
Feb 20, 2012
The Taiwan-based manufacturer will also cut down on excessive overtime. What will this mean for its purchasers -- like Apple -- and consumers?
0
Congress considers rules about child labor on farms
Feb 2, 2012
The government was set to impose new rules limiting the work kids are allowed to do on farms, but those rules are being reconsidered after an outcry from farmers.
1
Indiana becomes right-to-work state
Feb 2, 2012
The new law means workers can't be forced to join a union in order to get or keep a job. Proponents say it'll bring more jobs into the state; opponents say it could lead to a decline in working conditions.
0
NLRB board vacancies could stall major labor decisions
Dec 28, 2011
The National Labor Relations Board is about to lose the ability to enforce the nation's labor laws. On Dec. 31st, three of the five seats on the Board will become vacant. Without a quorum, the NLRB cannot decide cases.
0
Home care workers may get minimum wage, overtime
Dec 15, 2011
The administration's proposal could help a growing industry retain workers. But some say high labor costs could limit care for the elderly and disabled.
Pages
Buzzworthy
Recent comments on our stories..
American Airlines legroom: How much is an inch worth?
Just flew from Seattle to Houston in economy class...not a great experience at 6'3". To quote Rico Gagliano: "We know you have a...
Ryan | Jun 17, 2013 Dollar store deals: The do's and don'ts
I do almost 75% of my grocery shopping at my local dollar store. Given the choice between spending $1 for name brand items such as aluminum foil,...
charon123 | Jun 16, 2013 A part-time career alters life's expectations
I have never before heard a story that so accurately echoed mine. Ironically, just after learning that my last 10 years of school (earning a...
Anonyms | Jun 12, 2013 For companies to grow, they have to sell you more
One of the worst cases of "upselling" I've recently encountered was at my vet. She ran a test before asking if we wanted it for the...
TwoDogMom | Jun 11, 2013
